The Blog
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Decluttering With Purpose: How to Let Go of Things You Still Value
We talk a lot about letting go when we talk about decluttering. Do I use it?Do I need it?Do I love it? All good questions. But learning how to let go of things when decluttering isn’t always…
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Why Staying Organized Doesn’t Come Naturally for Everyone
One thing I’ve noticed over the years as a professional organizer is how often people apologize to me before we’ve even started working together. Sometimes it’s with a nervous laugh. Sometimes it’s with genuine embarrassment. They’ll tell…
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Why We Make Life Harder Than It Needs to Be
If you’ve ever wondered how to make life easier at home, the answer may not be buying more things. Sometimes the problem isn’t what you own. It’s the amount of effort it takes to live with it….
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You Don’t Need Permission to Invest in Your Home and Well-Being
Because “just do it the cheaper way” isn’t always the better way. A Conversation I Hear More Often Than You’d Think “Why not just…?” “Is that really necessary?” “I could help you with that.” If you’ve ever…
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You Don’t Have a Storage Problem. Your System Isn’t Working Because You Haven’t Decided Yet
Let’s Be Honest About What’s Not Working If you’ve ever wondered why organizing systems fail, it’s usually not because of storage. At some point, we’ve all tried it. Bought the bins.Switched the hangers.Set everything up in a…
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How Many Towels Do You Need? Set Simple Limits
A recent client and I were standing near her bedroom closet. We had already sorted through the clothing, so we moved on to the shelves. That’s when I noticed the towels. Stacks of them. Bath towels. Hand…
